ASSESSING THE PATIENT FALLS IN HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

SHALI M.; JOOLAEE S.; VASKOOI KH.; BAHRANI N.

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Iran Journal of Nursing Year:2016 | Volume:29 | Issue:103 Page(s): 1-12

Download Full-Text

Persian Verion

View:

9,186

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

ASSESSING THE PATIENT FALLS IN HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Author(s)

SHALI M. | JOOLAEE S. | VASKOOI KH. | BAHRANI N. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

PATIENT SAFETYQ2

FALLINGQ1

NURSEQ2

MORSE FALL SCALEQ2

Abstract

Background & Aims: FALLING is one of the most common events that threats physical and psychological safety in patients, as well a factor that increases duration of hospitalization and treatment costs. The aim of the study was to investigate patient FALLINGs kinds, characteristics and related factors to reduce risk factors in patients admitted to hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences.Material & Methods: In this descriptive study, 285 patients’ records were selected by cluster sampling method. Data were collected through a standard form including demographic and patient fall characteristics. Then data were analyzed by using SPSS software (v.16), chi-square test, and frequency tables.Results: Our results showed that the majority of fallen patients were male with a mean age of 60 years, also the most of cases had bed FALLING (58.6%) in night (4Am-7Pm). In 35.8% of FALLING cases, there were no witness and 75.8% of patients were not able to rise after FALLING. Scratches, head injury, soft tissue injuries and fractures were the reported complications of the patients FALLING.Conclusion: Given the high rate of FALLING patients’ incidence, it is essential to offer effective management strategies to provide more safety situation for patients.

Cites

ارتباط وقوع سقوط بیماران و شرایط محیط کار پرستاران

References

Cite

APA: Copy

SHALI, M., JOOLAEE, S., VASKOOI, KH., & BAHRANI, N.. (2016). ASSESSING THE PATIENT FALLS IN HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. IRAN JOURNAL OF NURSING (IJN), 29(103), 1-12. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/114055/en

Vancouver: Copy

SHALI M., JOOLAEE S., VASKOOI KH., BAHRANI N.. ASSESSING THE PATIENT FALLS IN HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. IRAN JOURNAL OF NURSING (IJN)[Internet]. 2016;29(103):1-12. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/114055/en

IEEE: Copy

M. SHALI, S. JOOLAEE, KH. VASKOOI, and N. BAHRANI, “ASSESSING THE PATIENT FALLS IN HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES,” IRAN JOURNAL OF NURSING (IJN), vol. 29, no. 103, pp. 1–12, 2016, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/114055/en

Related Journal Papers